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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197493805
Report Date: 01/29/2025
Date Signed: 01/29/2025 05:05:41 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 01/29/2025 05:05 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME:ARIAS FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
197493805
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		PAMELA ARIASFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(818) 804-1484
CITY:LOS ANGELESSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90035
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 10CENSUS: 8DATE:
01/29/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:15 PM
MET WITH:Licensee Pamela AriasTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
05:15 PM
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On 1/29/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Amelia Morales conducted an unannounced- Required 3 Year inspection to the above facility. The purpose of the inspection was to ensure that health, safety, and personal rights as required by Title 22 Regulations governing California Family Child Care Homes will be met by the Licensee. and LPA met with Licensee Pamela Arias, who guided analyst on a tour of the home. An entrance checklist was provided. Licensee states that there are currently 10 children enrolled. A census was taken there were 8 children during the time of the visit and 1 staff member. The children’s roster was reviewed and is current. Per licensee, the facilities hours of operation are Monday through Thursday 8:30 AM to 5:30PM, and Fridays 8:30AM to 5:00pm.

This is a one story home which includes: the playroom (converted garage), two bedroom, dining room, kitchen, living room, one bathroom, side gate, front yard, and back yard that is fenced.

Per Licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: the two bedrooms and the side gate.

Per Licensee, areas that are accessible to children include:  the playroom(converted garage), kitchen, living room, one bathroom, front yard, and fenced backyard. It should be noted that LPA informed Licensee that the playroom (converted garage) will not be used for eating and sleeping and will only be used for activities. Kitchen, cabinets, and drawers were observed with a locking mechanism. The stove, refrigerator, sink and counter space area were observed and inspected. Food is provided by Licensee. Food preparation areas were toured for safety, cleanliness and proper equipment. There were sufficient play yards present in the living room for each infant. Per Licensee the fitted sheets are washed weekly and given to parents to take home every Friday. Licensee informed LPA that parents provide extra sheets in case children soil their fitted sheets.

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Betty BellTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3063
Amelia MoralesTELEPHONE: 424-301-3037
DATE: 01/29/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 01/29/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: ARIAS FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493805
VISIT DATE: 01/29/2025
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Per Licensee, isolation area for sick children is in the living room. The side gate is the main entry for the parents and children in care. The home is equipped with surveillance cameras in the front entrance.

LPA observed the following: the home is clean and orderly. There were age-appropriate toys and play items. Licensee was informed that baby-walkers, bouncers, jumpers, and other prohibited items will not be used for children in care. All electrical outlets have safety covers.  Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which can pose a danger to children are inaccessible. The Licensee states that there are no poisons in the home.  The Licensee does understand that poison must be locked with a key or combination lock. Per licensee, there are no pets and LPA did observe any pets at the time of visit. LPA observed mats at the facility for napping purposes.

Children utilize the backyard (play area).  LPA observed that the outdoor play area is fenced. Per Licensee, when children are having outside time, they will ensure 100% supervision and never leave children unattended. There were no bodies of water present. 

The Smoke/carbon monoxide detectors were observed in the living room and playroom, tested and found to be operable. The required (2A10BC) fire extinguisher was observed in the kitchen and was purchased on March 2024.

The Licensee has current Pediatric First Aid and CPR. Proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles was readily available during today’s inspection.

— Pediatric First Aid and CPR Card valid until: 9/16/2025
— Mandated Reporter AB1207 is not current.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at
www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Betty BellTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3063
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Amelia MoralesTELEPHONE: 424-301-3037
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/29/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/29/2025
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: ARIAS FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493805
VISIT DATE: 01/29/2025
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Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee [or facility representative] and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and­resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [or facility representative] of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

During the exit interview, the Licensee Pamela Aries , confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Pamela Arias

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Betty BellTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3063
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Amelia MoralesTELEPHONE: 424-301-3037
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/29/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/29/2025
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Document Has Been Signed on 01/29/2025 05:05 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
EL SEGUNDO CC NORTH, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245


FACILITY NAME: ARIAS FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493805

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/29/2025
DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Section Cited
HSC
1596.8662(b)(1)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above inobtaining current Mandated Reporter certification, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/12/2025
Plan of Correction
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Licensee will renew mandated reporter training and wil submit certification to LPA through email on POC date.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102425(j)(2)(D)
Infant Safe Sleep
Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 4 childrens file did not have safe sleep log, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/12/2025
Plan of Correction
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Licensee will document and have on each infants file safe sleep log. Licensee will submit safe sleep log to LPA by the POC date.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Betty BellTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3063
Amelia MoralesTELEPHONE: 424-301-3037

DATE: 01/29/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/29/2025

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